S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-90
Time for payment of rents
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Unless otherwise agreed upon rents shall be payable monthly and at the end of each calendar month, excepting rents for farm lands.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-90, when a rental agreement does not specify when rent is due, South Carolina law sets a default rule: rent is owed on a monthly basis and is due at the end of each calendar month. This default does not apply to farm land rentals. The provision exists to fill gaps when parties have not addressed payment timing in their agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-90 establishes the baseline payment schedule that applies when a lease is silent on due dates. Operators who prefer rent due at a different time—such as the first of the month—generally include an explicit payment date in their written lease agreement to override this statutory default. Maintaining clear, written lease terms about payment timing helps avoid ambiguity about when rent is considered late.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-90, tenants renting residential property without a specified due date in their agreement have a statutory default that places rent due at the end of each calendar month. If a landlord attempts to enforce a different due date not established in the lease, tenants may have grounds to reference this provision when disputing late fees or other payment-related claims. Tenant-rights organizations in South Carolina can help renters understand how this default rule interacts with their specific lease terms.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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